LG washing machines fault codes
Every LG washing machines fault code we have documented, with what it means. Pick yours to see causes, checks and the parts involved.
● 24 codes documented
LG uses 24 fault codes on its washing machines, shown on the display when the machine stops — among them AE, CE, CL, E3, E7. Each one points to a specific part: on this page you find them all, with what they mean.
How to read the code on the display
On most LG appliances the code appears on the display when the cycle stops, or is spelled out by a sequence of blinking lights.
Write the code down before switching off: many machines clear it when unplugged, and without the code the fault has to be found from scratch.
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All LG codes
24 codes, in order. Click one to open its page.
| CODE | WHAT IT MEANS |
|---|---|
| AE | Anti-flood error water detected in the machine base |
| CE | Current error motor current exceeding expected level |
| CL | Child lock activated |
| E3 | tE / heating issue |
| E7 | Stacking switch error |
| EE | Electronic control board failure |
| EI | Provare con un altro rubinetto. · Aprire completamente il rubinetto. · Raddrizzare il tubo. Controllare il… |
| FE | Overflow error water level in the drum exceeding the expected maximum |
| IE | Pre-wash and main wash lights on or flashing |
| LE | Locked drive motor |
| OE | 800, 500, and no spin lights illuminated |
| PE | Pressure sensor error water level sensor not reading correctly |
| PF | Power failure mains power was interrupted during the cycle |
| SE | Hall sensor error motor speed sensor not reading correctly |
| Sud | Excessive suds |
| UE | Unbalanced load |
| dE | Door lock light on or flashing |
| dE3 | Lid is not closed properly |
| dL | Lid lock failure |
| nE | Wi-Fi module connection failure |
| nF | Wi-Fi module failure |
| tCL | Tub Clean programme reminder |
| tE | Electronic control board failure |
| uE | Load is out of balance or too small |